The Houthi armed forces declared a naval blockade on the port of Haifa, Israel.

On May 19th, local time, the Houthi armed forces issued a statement announcing their decision to implement a naval blockade on the Israeli port of Haifa. The statement indicated that this action was in response to the recent escalation of military operations by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip, resulting in a large number of casualties, as well as the long-term blockade and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statement stated that the Houthi armed forces have designated the port of Haifa as a target and warned all relevant companies and shipping companies to monitor the situation and take necessary measures. The statement also mentioned that Yemen had successfully implemented a blockade on the southern Israeli port of Eilat in previous actions, leading to the cessation of port operations. The Houthi armed forces emphasized that all military actions against Israel, including naval and air blockades, will cease when Israel stops its military strikes on Gaza and lifts the blockade.